President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigeria’s newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners to take an active role in reshaping the country’s global image while driving foreign investment and strategic partnerships. The President gave the directive at the opening of an induction programme for the envoys held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in…
Nigeria is moving a step closer to transforming its national road network, as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested Senate approval for a $516 million external loan to support the construction of the ambitious Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway. The request, presented in a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, underscores the federal government’s commitment to improving…
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has officially stepped down from his role as he prepares to contest the governorship election in Oyo State. His resignation, confirmed in a letter dated April 22, 2026, will take effect on April 30, marking the end of his tenure in the Federal Executive Council. The letter, addressed to…
Nigeria has officially resumed full diplomatic representation at the United Nations as Jimoh Ibrahim formally takes up his role as the country’s Permanent Representative to the global body. His appointment was sealed after he presented his letters of credence to the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. The…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor reshuffle within Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council, signaling a renewed push to strengthen economic coordination and governance delivery. The decision sees the exit of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, alongside the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa. The announcement…
Civil servants in Ogun State are set to receive much-needed relief as Governor Dapo Abiodun introduces new welfare measures aimed at easing the financial strain caused by rising transportation costs. The state government has approved a weekly day off for eligible workers, alongside a ₦10,000 monthly transport allowance. The initiative, which takes effect from April…
The Nigerian Army has expressed concern over the low number of enlistment applications from the South-East, particularly from Anambra State, as it intensifies efforts to boost participation in its ongoing recruitment exercise. Speaking during a sensitisation campaign in Awka, Brigadier-General Uche Nnabuihe revealed that out of approximately 38,000 applications received nationwide, only 117 came from…
The Lagos State Government has called on private businesses across the state to support its push for improved sanitation by making their restroom facilities accessible to the public. The appeal is part of a broader strategy to eliminate open defecation and promote a cleaner, healthier environment in Lagos. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources,…
Nigeria may be heading into a more difficult economic period as households continue to struggle with rising living costs, according to fresh warnings from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The fund says increasing prices of food and transportation are already putting pressure on incomes, a situation worsened by ongoing global economic and geopolitical uncertainties. Speaking…
Nigeria has officially entered a new fiscal chapter as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signs the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, setting the country’s total budget at a record ₦68.32 trillion. Alongside this, the President also approved an extension of the 2025 budget implementation, moving its deadline from March 31 to June 30, 2026, in a…
